1 Peso Carlos J. Finlay
1988 year| Copper-nickel | 11.3 g | 29.9 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 1 Peso (1 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 11.3 g |
| Diameter | 29.9 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1988 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#42749 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Bust at right looking left, in background landscape, on top, name as curved legend, with mintmark below, dates on bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CARLOS J.FINLAY
1833-1988
Engraver: Belisario Álvarez Collado
Designer: Luis Rodríguez García-Casariego
Edge
Plain
Comment
Carlos J. Finlay (born Juan Carlos Finlay) was a cuban physician and biologist, who discovered and described the transmition of the yellow fever thru the mosquito "Aedes Aegitpti".His method to fight the disease, erradicated it from Cuba in only 7 months, and allowed the completion of the Panama Channel.
Cuba government stated the prize "Carlos J. Finlay" that UNESCO grants every 2 years to investigators on microbiology themes (inmunology, molecular biology, genetics, etc.), that outstandingly contribute to health.
Interesting fact
The 1988 Carlos J. Finlay 1 Peso coin from Cuba features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Carlos J. Finlay, a renowned Cuban scientist and physician who is credited with discovering the mosquito's role in the transmission of yellow fever. The reverse side of the coin features an image of a palm tree, which is a symbol of peace and prosperity in Cuban culture. The coin's design is a nod to the country's rich history and heritage, and it serves as a reminder of the important contributions that Cubans have made to the fields of science and medicine.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso (Carlos J. Finlay) 1988 coin.
